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Dr. Heather Dowling, MD

Dr. Heather Dowling, MD

Emergency Medicine*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Heather Dowling, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Putnam, CT and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 2013. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Day Kimball Hospital and Johnson Memorial Hospital.

1.7 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 1.7 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

320 Pomfret St Putnam, CT 06260

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dowling specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Dowling's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dowling

1.7

17 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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1 Star
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
May 03, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Jan 16, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rude and incompetent – Apr 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 09, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
FRANCIS MCGARRY – Aug 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 22, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stephanie Preston – Feb 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dee – Mar 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 01, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Law in Dayville, CT – Sep 03, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Barry in Putnam, CT – Oct 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Windham, CT – Oct 04, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Danielson, CT – Jul 15, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Heather Dowling, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Putnam, CT and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Georgetown University School of Dentistry in 2013. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Day Kimball Hospital and Johnson Memorial Hospital.
  • Emergency Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Georgetown University School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 2013
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
Emergency Medicine
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Day Kimball Healthcare Inc.320 Pomfret St Putnam, CT 06260
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Johnson Memorial Hospital

    201 Chestnut Hill Rd
    Stafford Springs, CT 06076
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    8% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Waterbury Hospital

    64 Robbins St
    Waterbury, CT 06708

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Day Kimball Hospital

    320 Pomfret St
    Putnam, CT 06260

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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